The Vancouver Pride Parade is a big deal, attracting hundreds of thousands of prideful people. Now imagine you’re one of them – you dress head-to-toe in rainbows, navigate traffic and crowds to get to the parade, and watch the amazing spectacle, possibly feeling a little left out of the fun. You want to show your ... Read More
Imagine a world without cars – what would we do with all that space? Well we would fill it with happy people of course, and where you find happy people, you find free hugs! Car Free Day is a big deal in Vancouver, and even though two events have already happened in different parts of ... Read More
It’s that time again for the Annual Hug Flash Mob! Each year we gather as many friendly people as possible into a flash mob that showers the public with free hugs! Last year it was at the Khatsahlano Street Party and the response couldn’t have been better. The conditions are perfect with a steady flow ... Read More
On June 11 our FREE HUGS will turn into ABBRACCI GRATIS as we celebrate Italian Day! Last year was a huge success as we camped out next to the “Hugs” donut cart from Mollie’s Minis (the giant sign actually says “HUGS!”), created a chalk Hug Zone, and offered free hugs to the seamingly endless flow ... Read More
Ok you have to do this with us because it’s amazing! You’ve heard The Color Run, right (http://ca.thecolorrun.com/locations/vancouver/)? Lots of happy people walking/running through a 5k, getting covered in bright colors along the way, then celebrating with an amazing party at the finish line. So that’s fun, but it’s even more fun to greet the ... Read More
Parades are always filled with wonder and excitement, but a lot of times the spectators feel left out as everything goes by. Imagine joining the parade and offering free hugs to everyone in it as well as all of the spectators. Well if you can’t imagine it, just watch this video playlist to see how ... Read More
In celebration of Global Free Hug Day (https://www.facebook.com/events/173050969813102), we’ll be creating a Global Hug Zone that celebrates all cultures and our universal love of hugs! Weather permitting, we’ll be meeting up outside JJ Bean Coffee at 6th and Commercial Drive (because Commercial Drive is widely recognized as having the coolest people that are very appreciative ... Read More
ŸÔ Org., Hugs are nice, Vancouver Helping Hands Foundation & Party Well are going GLOBAL with a simultaneous LiveStreamed Spread Love event!!! Join the Cause or Watch Live as the Power of Love is demonstrated in 3 seperate locations. <3
we cannot possibly welcome 2017 without a reeeeeally awesome hug to 2016 first 😉 come enjoy a warm and personalized hug on New year’s Eve and say hello to the new year with open arms.
Free Hugs are a great way to set the tone of acceptance and friendship, and there’s no audience more open to that than the people of UBC. Let’s bring that feeling to the Culture Clash event and greet people as they arrive. This is a rain or shine event since it’s indoors so it will ... Read More
